Hail History

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Hail history for Frackville, PA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 3, 20141.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jul 3, 2014
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles60

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Frackville on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 3, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Frackville

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Frackville in the last two years.

Hail days near Frackville by year

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When hail season peaks near Frackville

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and May (2).

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Largest hail storms near Frackville

Jul 3, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Atlas (9 mi from Frackville)

Apr 24, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Mt Carmel (10 mi from Frackville)

May 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Numidia (10 mi from Frackville)

May 26, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Minersville (7 mi from Frackville)

Sep 11, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Mahanoy City (5 mi from Frackville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Frackville

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2024EF1Mahanoy City
4 mi from Frackville
1.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 23, 2011EF1Lewistown
10 mi from Frackville
0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Frackville

60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Frackville since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 13, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedPottsville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedMinersville, Pottsville
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedBig Mine Run, Ringtown
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202660 mph, estimatedFrackville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202560 mph, estimatedNew Street, Port Carbon
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202581 mph, estimatedMt Carbon
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202460 mph, estimatedAtlas
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202470 mph, estimatedPalo Alto
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202460 mph, estimatedPottsville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202360 mph, estimatedMinersville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Frackville; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Frackville.

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